Health Tip: At Risk for Hip Fracture?

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(HealthDay News) -- Hip fractures are common among seniors, and their risk increases with age.

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons says risk factors for hip fractures include:

• Being 65 or older.
• Being female.
• Having a slender build, being Asian or white, or having a family history of hip fracture.
• Getting insufficient dietary calcium.
• Having poor balance, arthritis, vision problems or being frail.
• Having dementia or another issue with memory.
• Taking certain medications that lead to side effects including dizziness or weakness.

-- Diana Kohnle

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